Chicago Humanities Festival: Power

Devoted to making the humanities an part of everyday life, this ambitious event brings together some of the world's best and brightest individuals for a celebration of human creativity. The theme the Chicago Humanities Festival's fall lineup is "Power," and explores the meaning of the word in various arenas, including politics, relationships and literature. Guests at this year's festival include VEEP actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, musician Patti Smith, comedian John Hodgman and author Sarah Vowell. You'll find a complete list of speakers and events on the Chicago Humanities Festival website.